Houston Rockets Face Key Tests as Western Conference Race Tightens
•Yahoo Sports
Houston’s season hangs in the balance as a challenging stretch demands clutch performances and focus to secure a crucial playoff spot in the tight Western Conference.
It’s March 19, and the Houston Rockets don’t really have the luxury of figuring things out slowly anymore. Because this next stretch is not going to be forgiving. On paper, the schedule looks manageable.
Hawks. Bulls. Grizzlies.
Pelicans. Games you’d circle as wins if you’re serious about staying in the top tier of the West. But this is exactly where things get tricky.
This is where good teams separate from teams that are still trying to figure themselves out. Houston has shown they can compete with anyone. That’s not the question anymore.